6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Sixth Circuit Establishes Due Diligence Standard for Ineffective Assistance Claims in Ayers v. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Date: Aug 27, 2024

Sixth Circuit Establishes Due Diligence Standard for Ineffective Assistance Claims in Ayers v. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Introduction Kayla Jean Ayers v. Ohio Department of...

Establishing Employer Liability for a Hostile Work Environment Based on Gender: Schlosser v. VRHabilis, LLC

Date: Aug 27, 2024

Establishing Employer Liability for a Hostile Work Environment Based on Gender: Schlosser v. VRHabilis, LLC Introduction The case of Ariel Schlosser v. VRHabilis, LLC adjudicated in the United States...

Proper Consideration of ERISA Plan Documents in Misclassification Claims

Date: Aug 27, 2024

Proper Consideration of ERISA Plan Documents in Misclassification Claims Introduction In the case of James Moyer et al. v. Government Employees Insurance Company et al., the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Felon-In-Possession Firearm Prohibition: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Erick Williams

Date: Aug 24, 2024

Affirmation of Felon-In-Possession Firearm Prohibition: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Erick Williams Introduction The case of United States of America v. Erick Williams adjudicated by...

Moore v. Coca-Cola Consolidated: A Landmark on Waiver Agreements and Disparate Treatment under Title VII

Date: Aug 23, 2024

Moore v. Coca-Cola Consolidated: A Landmark on Waiver Agreements and Disparate Treatment under Title VII Introduction In the recent appellate decision of Alvin Moore v. Coca-Cola Bottling Company...

Balancing Religious Accommodations and Employment Mandates: Insights from Aimee Sturgill v. American Red Cross

Date: Aug 22, 2024

Balancing Religious Accommodations and Employment Mandates: Insights from Aimee Sturgill v. American Red Cross Introduction The case of Aimee Sturgill v. American Red Cross presents a nuanced...

Enforcement of Jury Waivers and AEDPA Deference Upheld in Davis v. Jenkins

Date: Aug 21, 2024

Enforcement of Jury Waivers and AEDPA Deference Upheld in Davis v. Jenkins Introduction In the case of Von Clark Davis v. Charlotte Jenkins, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...

Prospective Waiver of ERISA Statutory Rights: Sixth Circuit Invalidates Individual Arbitration Provisions in 401(k) Plans

Date: Aug 21, 2024

Prospective Waiver of ERISA Statutory Rights: Sixth Circuit Invalidates Individual Arbitration Provisions in 401(k) Plans Introduction In the landmark case of Tanika Parker and Andrew Farrier v....

OUTSA Does Not Preempt Breach of Contract Claims: Sixth Circuit Sets Precedent

Date: Aug 21, 2024

OUTSA Does Not Preempt Breach of Contract Claims: Sixth Circuit Sets Precedent Introduction In the case of Metron Nutraceuticals, LLC v. Christina Rahm Cook et al., the United States Court of Appeals...

Experts Analyze Sixth Circuit’s Reversal in Berry v. Experian: A New Standard for FCRA Compliance

Date: Aug 20, 2024

Experts Analyze Sixth Circuit’s Reversal in Berry v. Experian: A New Standard for FCRA Compliance Introduction The case of Adam N. Berry, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc.,...

Establishing Standards for Deliberate Indifference and Proximate Cause in Correctional Facility Death: Jones v. Kent County

Date: Aug 17, 2024

Establishing Standards for Deliberate Indifference and Proximate Cause in Correctional Facility Death: Jones v. Kent County Introduction The case of Charles Jones, as personal representative of the...

Sixth Circuit Upholds Felon Firearm Convictions and Probable Cause for Search Warrants in United States v. Burrell

Date: Aug 16, 2024

Affirmation of Felon Firearm Convictions and Probable Cause for Search Warrants in United States v. Burrell Introduction The case of United States of America v. Robert Cortez Burrell (No. 23-1261)...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Franklin v. Franklin County Establishes Rigorous Standards for Municipal Liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Date: Aug 16, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Franklin v. Franklin County Establishes Rigorous Standards for Municipal Liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Introduction In the landmark case of Ashley Franklin v....

Presidential Removal Authority Over NLRB General Counsel Affirmed in Rieth-Riley v. NLRB

Date: Aug 15, 2024

Presidential Removal Authority Over NLRB General Counsel Affirmed in Rieth-Riley v. NLRB Introduction The case of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board addresses...

Affirmation of Conspiracy Healthcare Fraud Convictions: The Sixth Circuit's Analysis on Evidence Sufficiency and Testimony Admissibility

Date: Aug 15, 2024

Affirmation of Conspiracy Healthcare Fraud Convictions: The Sixth Circuit's Analysis on Evidence Sufficiency and Testimony Admissibility Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Betro,...

Sixth Circuit Limits §1983 Claims Against Defendants' Estates Under Ohio Estate Administration Law

Date: Aug 14, 2024

Sixth Circuit Limits §1983 Claims Against Defendants' Estates Under Ohio Estate Administration Law Introduction The case of Estate of Isaiah Andrews v. City of Cleveland, Estate of William Hubbard,...

Affirmation of Fentanyl Distribution Conviction and Implications of Sentencing Guidelines Amendment 821

Date: Aug 13, 2024

Affirmation of Fentanyl Distribution Conviction and Implications of Sentencing Guidelines Amendment 821 Introduction United States of America v. Gregory D. Ralston, adjudicated by the United States...

Court of Appeals Establishes New Precedent on Cryptocurrency Reporting Requirements under 26 U.S.C. § 6050I

Date: Aug 10, 2024

Court of Appeals Establishes New Precedent on Cryptocurrency Reporting Requirements under 26 U.S.C. § 6050I Introduction In the landmark case of Dan Carman; Coin Center; Raymond Walsh; Quiet...

Promotion-Based Money Laundering Conviction Affirmed: Collins v. United States

Date: Aug 9, 2024

Promotion-Based Money Laundering Conviction Affirmed: Collins v. United States Introduction The case of United States of America v. Wynde Collins revolves around significant bank fraud and money...

Strict Interpretation of "Final Action" and Timeliness under the Telecommunications Act: TowerCo v. Berlin Township

Date: Aug 7, 2024

Strict Interpretation of "Final Action" and Timeliness under the Telecommunications Act: TowerCo v. Berlin Township Introduction In TowerCo 2013, LLC v. Berlin Township Board of Trustees, the United...